Pembroke House - Pembroke Academy of Music

Arts Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a PAM Project Manager to lead their community music program in South London. The ideal candidate will have a background in music education with experience in project management, supporting young people in their creative growth through structured music activities. This part-time role involves collaboration with tutors and partners to enhance music education access for local youth.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people in a music education environment (2 years).
• Experience in project management (2 years).
• Ability to raise money for projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning and delivery of all aspects of the PAM programme.
• Maintain and build relationships with external partners.
• Lead educational sessions within the PAM programme.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive

Teaching Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in music

Job description

Pembroke Academy of Music Project Manager

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced music educator to lead our access music programme for young people in South London. Application Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 9 am GMT Interviews: Week of 21 July Hours of Work: 17.5 hours per week - Wednesday evening availability required

Job Description

The Pembroke Academy of Music (PAM) is an open-access music education programme with a vision that all young people should have the opportunity to learn and grow through high-quality engagement with music. PAM works toward this vision by oering local children low-cost classical music instrumental instruction, providing opportunities for them to perform and enjoy music and supporting their personal development through music. PAM includes:

Weekly instrument tuition in either violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, guitar, clarinet, or flute;

Weekly in-depth music-making sessions in ensemble work, musicianship, music theory, and biweekly composition lessons;

Termly solo and ensemble performance opportunities in the Walworth community;

Collaborative music projects with our local music organisations such as: Youthsayers Music, Orpheus Sinfonia, Brixton Chamber Orchestra.

Travel to Cambridge and participate in music workshops with the Pembroke College Chapel Choir

The role of the PAM Project Manager is to oversee all aspects of the delivery of PAM, with the support of the PAM Administrator. The PAM Project Manager also ensures PAM works within our overall statement of purpose for arts programmes at Pembroke House:

Creating space for local people to learn arts disciplines, create art together and share various forms of creative expression with each other and the wider society

Using the arts as a way to connect people to each other and strengthen the community

Nurturing the creative life of the Walworth community by supporting local artists and art making that comes from the local community

Exploring the role of the arts in bringing about social change

Please visit the website link to view the full job description and apply.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • An undergraduate degree in music or an equivalent level of formal musical education
• Experience:
  • 2 years' experience working with children and young people in a music education environment
  • 2 years' experience in project management
  • Experience of raising money for projects
• Person Attributes:
  • Experienced musician, with excellent performance and teaching skills in at least one instrument
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive organisational skills; ability to plan, prioritise, and balance tasks to manage workload
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take direction from others
  • Experience in delegating tasks
  • Ability to maintain focus and adapt in a rapidly changing environment
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • An ability to respond to and act on feedback

Job Responsibilities

PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

Create and maintain conditions that maximise the enjoyment, learning and development of participants, tutors and volunteers

Oversee the planning and delivery of all aspects of the PAM programme, including sessions, performances, workshops, trips, exams, reporting etc.

Ensure the PAM programme is aligned with our mission and values

Oversee team of tutors, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to deliver eective music education

Maintain and build relationships with external partners to deliver opportunities for students to perform and enjoy music

Ensure PAM is connected to the network of music education programmes in Southwark

Lead educational sessions within the PAM programme such as an instrument lesson, a whole group session or musicianship class

Oversee instrument and equipment inventory

Support students' ongoing musical growth, for example, assisting them with bursary applications or finding outlets for musical expression beyond PA

• Job Title: Pembroke Academy of Music Project Manager
• Artform: Music
• Role: Creative
• Contract: Contract
• Location: London

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Monday 14 July 2025, 9 am GMT
Interviews: Week of 21 July
Please note that successful candidates may be asked to lead a workshop session on the afternoon/evening of Wednesday 23rd July. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will not be able to make this.
To apply: complete and submit the application form at this link:
https://airtable.com/appFXRWkQg3bsuhhj/shrkbKdfpXFv25Gso

About Pembroke House - Pembroke Academy of Music

Pembroke House is a centre for social action and residential community in Walworth, south-east London. We were founded in 1885, by students from Pembroke College, Cambridge, as one of the first settlement houses. Pembroke Academy of Music is one of our longest standing community programmes providing local children and young people with high quality music education.